Shoplifting At Shop Rite On Tuesday, Dec. 29, Orange Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Shop Rite on Bull Hill Lane at 5:26 p.m. Investigation revealed that Diana G. Broadbent, 31, of West Haven took $274 worth of merchandise without paying for it. She was taken into custody and charged with sixth-degree larceny, then … Read more
On Monday, December 28, the Orange Police Department swore in its newest officer, Luisangel Valdovinos. Luisangel is a 2015 graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in History. He graduated from the Hartford Police Academy in 2019 and had been working as a police officer for the City of Hartford. … Read more
Raymond R. O’Connor, 87, of Orange, died on December 29, 2020. He was the husband of Diana W. O’Connor. Ray was born in New Haven on February 24, 1933, the son of the late John P. O’Connor and Hannah Leahy O’Connor. He lived in Orange for the past 50 years. Prior to his retirement, Ray … Read more
This past year started with a plethora of hopes and dreams, New Year’s Resolutions, and the promise of a state championship win for the best Amity Wrestling Team in years, and the ever-popular Amity Spring Musical! Hard-working students looked forward to graduating and going off to college. Some ambitious folks began working on their crafts, … Read more
The Case Memorial Library is here to serve the community. Library doors are open as follows: Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 12 noon Monday and Thursday evenings: 5-7 p.m. Masks are required at all times while you are in the building. Study and meeting rooms are not available and there is limited seating. … Read more
December’s Full Moon has many nicknames, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac: Drift Clearing Moon; Frost Exploding Trees Moon; Hoar Frost Moon; Little Spirit Moon; Long Night Moon; Mid-winter Moon; Moon of the Popping Trees; Moon When the Deer Shed Their Antlers; Snow Moon; Winter Maker Moon; and the Full Cold Moon. “This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights … Read more
Orange Police were dispatched to the Valero Gas Station, 347 Boston Post Road at 8:02 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, on a report that an Uber driver had threatened a passenger. Investigation revealed that the driver, Bernard J. Donihee, 53, of Norwich had brandished a taser while driving the other party to his destination. Donihee was … Read more
Orange Police responded to a complaint of a shoplifting in progress at Target, 25 Boston Post Road, at 9:27 p.m. on Dec. 15. Investigation revealed that Leaha M. Hardisty, 38, of East Haven, took $803 worth of merchandise without paying for it. She was taken into custody and charged with fifth-degree larceny. Hardisty was released … Read more
The Pandemic dramatically changed things across the country and the world, including open houses. Yet, realtors have reported that homes have been selling for much more than the asking price and more quickly than in previous years. Here are the property transfers filed with the Orange Town Clerk’s office in November. Nov. 2, 821 Racebrook … Read more
Orange Police have an update on the shooting that occurred inside one of the service bays of Town Fair Tire, 63 Boston Post Road in Orange. on Saturday, Dec. 26. The victim has been identified as Joshwua Figueroa, 27, of New Haven. He was shot multiple times by the suspect, Terrance Allen, 24, also of New … Read more